On 17 January 2025, the Romanian Ministry of Defense reported that two F-16 fighter jets were on Combat Air Patrol (CAP) during an incident involving an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) that flew to Romanian territory. On 20 January 2025, debris from the UAS was discovered between the Ceatalchioi and Tudor Vladimirescu localities, and another piece was found south of Chilia Veche, indicating the UAS was downed or crashed in these areas. This event highlights increased aerial activity and defensive operations by Romanian forces.

On 17 January 2025, the Romanian Ministry of Defense reported that two F-16 fighter jets were on Combat Air Patrol (CAP) during an incident involving an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) that flew to Romanian territory. On 20 January 2025, debris from the UAS was discovered between the Ceatalchioi and Tudor Vladimirescu localities, and another piece was found south of Chilia Veche, indicating the UAS was downed or crashed in these areas. This event highlights increased aerial activity and defensive operations by Romanian forces.